Conveyancing Secretary

About the position

Our client, a leading commercial law firm in Johannesburg, is looking for an experienced Conveyancing Secretary to join its Property team.
The role
You will support a conveyancing director and manage the full transfer process, from instruction to registration.

• Handle residential and commercial property transfers
• Prepare files accurately and to specification
• Administer and organise the director’s conveyancing practice
• Liaise with banks, municipalities, rates consultants, estate agents, the Deeds Office and internal teams
• Draft, type and format legal documents and commercial agreements
• Attend to lodgements and registrations of transfers, bond cancellations and bonds
• Manage the finances related to conveyancing transactions
• Handle FICA administration and follow up until all requirements are complete

What you need

• Matric (essential)
• A legal conveyancing secretary or paralegal qualification (advantageous)
• 6+ years’ experience as a conveyancing secretary
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially MS Word
• In-depth knowledge of conveyancing systems such as Lexis Convey, E4 (portal based), Webconvey and Windeed
• Basic knowledge of Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting (advantageous)
• Experience with Investec, Nedbank and Standard Bank bonds (advantageous)

The person we’re looking for

• Fast, accurate and detail-focused, with confident typing skills
• Able to work independently and under sustained pressure
• Proactive, organised and conscientious
• Reliable, punctual and honest, with a strong sense of responsibility
• Excellent communicator (written and verbal) with good people and client management skills
• A team player with strong time management who maintains confidentiality in all matters

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Desired Skills:

• Conveyancing Secretary
• MS Office
• Conveyancing systems